Meeting 971 "Paint the Town Red"

 Trish is back from San Francisco with her  trophies. Gold Winner in the 2016 Women World Awards Woman of the Year - Mentor or Coach of the Year and Bronze Winner in the 2016 Women World Awards Female Entrepreneur of the Year.

It was a night to "Paint the Town Red"  Some made an extra effort by dressing in red.

Rose in red

In the absence of our new President Steve,  Past President John T welcomed our guests Allan from Peninsula Toastmasters, and first time visitors, Kylie and Chris.

John T

Nick set the scene by proposing a toast to "fun and relaxing times."
Wordmaster Paul chose the word, "Celebrate."
 The Toastmaster of the evening was Marlene.

There were three prepared speeches.

Karen presented her Icebreaker Speech and spoke about  the "Places of Safety" she had found during her life, and concluded with the thought that the real place of safety lies within ourselves.

Her speech was evaluated by Darryl.

Karen

Darryl

Jim's speech (his sixth) was "One Man's Junk," an amusing observation on our current local Kerbside Collection.
  It was evaluated by Wendy.

Jim

Wendy

 Another Icebreaker "My Way" was presented by Leanne, who delighted her audience by endiing her speech with a rendition of the song, "My Way."

Leanne's speech was evaluated by Trish.

Leanne

Trish

Annette created an air of mystery with her raffle. She wouldn't reveal what it was, but assured us that it was something we wanted.  Leesa was the lucky winner and found it was a sheet of  Scratch-it cards.

Annette

Leesa won raffle

After supper, provided by Carmy, John T chaired a brief Business Session.

John T

 Table Topics Master Leesa had topics for Liz, Nick, Allan, Rose, Paul, Tim, Carmy and Dave.

Leesa

 

Liz

Nick

Allan

Rose

Paul

Tim

Carmy

Dave

Table Topics Evaluators were Christiane and Kirsty O. It was the first time in that role for both of them.

Chritiane

Kirsty O

Grammarian Rose commented on our use of words,  Liz conducted a Listening Quiz, and General Evaluator Jonathon had some tips on improving the meeting.

Liz

Jonathon

The evening's awards went to Marlene (Best Contribution,) Leanne (Best Speech, and Personal Best) Allan (Best Table Topic,) and Wendy (Best Evaluation,) and Karen (Personal Best)

Award winners 12th July 2016

 Next meeting 26th July. The theme is "Up in the Air."

Coming up: 31st July. Our information Stall at the Einbunpin Festival. 

23rd August. Humorous Speech Contest.

Club Officer Training Day

Don from DC Club with Steve, Marlene & Annette

Annette, Christiane & Steve with Don

It was tempting to skip  Club Officer Training on a cold winter morning. I have been VPPR so many times, and attended training each time - surely I knew all there is to know about the role?

Wrong! I'm glad I made the effort, because there is always something new to learn, and meeting old and new friends from other Toastmasters Clubs always fills me with fresh enthusiasm.

Besides, it was worth going for the scrumptious morning tea!

I pinched these photos from the Metro Facebook page

More photos from the Training Day on the Metro Division Toastmasters Facebook.

Change Over Dinner 2016 "Go for Gold"

John T, Toastmaster of the Year & Nick, Most Improved Toastmaster

 Congratulations to John T, who was awarded Toastmaster of the Year as well as the 100% Attendance trophy. Congratulations also to Nick who was awarded the "Most Improved" trophy.

  Incoming Club Executive Officers 2016 - 2017

Meet the incoming executive team for the coming Toastmaster Year - and the out going executive with Area Director Kris. Can you spot the difference?"

Out going Executive Officers with Area Director Kris.

That's right! The roles have been shuffled slightly and two new faces added. We now have
Steve as President, Annette VPE, Christiane VPM, Marlene VPPR, Tim Secretary,  Jim Treasurer, Nick Sergeant at Arms and Kirsty Bulletin Editor. (Not in that order in the photos.)

 The theme  "Go for Gold."was used throughout the meeting by Toastmaster  John T,

John T

 and the table topics also followed the theme of "Go for Gold." Each respondent chose a topic for the next participant.

Jonathon

Paul

Jim

KIrsty W

Marlene

Annette

Darryl

Dave

Liz

Leesa

Kris

Steve

Carmy

Rose - Time Keeper

Area Director Kris inducted the incoming executive, and presented the Toastmaster of the Year award to John T, who had earned the most points during the year.

John T & Kris

And the Most Improved award to Nick.

Nick & Kris

Incoming President Steve delivered an inspiring presidential speech, which was also his tenth CC speech, earning him a Competent Communicator award. Congratulations Steve!

Steve

Everyone had brought books for the raffle and there were enough books for five lucky winners to choose 6 books each. There were still books left, so those who hadn't won a prize were able to take a book home.

Book raffle

Next meeting will be on the 12th July. The theme will be "Paint the Town Red."